Marketing is expensive but so is a failed business plan. Stretch your marketing budget further with these simple strategies, guaranteed to help your budget-friendly small business succeed. Invest in the Right Social Media Having conversations and engaging with clients and potential customers is important on social media – we all know this. But, having the […]
The Power of Video Marketing
There was a time when video was an afterthought for many of us. Then things changed. Currently Google, which owns YouTube, brings in 1.1 billion unique monthly visitors; YouTube brings in approximately 1 billion. However, despite these staggering numbers, only a small amount of US based small businesses use YouTube; only 9% according to an […]
Are You Leveraging Industry Awards in Your Marketing Strategy?
Who doesn’t love awards? They make us feel like we’re accomplishing great things and they validate our hard work. They can also be a great marketing opportunity and add value in the form of prestige and messaging for small businesses. Are you missing marketing opportunities because you’re not applying for awards and competitions? Most industries […]
3 Tips for Creating Content That Speaks to the Reader
When it comes to content marketing, it’s important to get out of the sales mindset in order to reach a wide audience and create a genuine interest in the niche that you are promoting. Of course, your content should draw your readers in and make them want to invest their time or money into the […]
5 Relatively Inexpensive Ways to Do PR in Small Business
A PR company can be one of the best, and most expensive investments to your business. When you’re first getting started, or you’re bootstrapped for cash, a third-party expert to handle these communications is tough to afford. But there are plenty of ways to get your name out there without a big investment. Become the […]
6 Tips for Interview Success
As you may recall, a few months ago we wrote a piece about how you can plan and pitch a top-notch PR campaign. Hopefully by now, you’ve had a few chats with the media and secured interviews about your subject. Great job! But now the real work is about to begin, so get ready for some […]
Include Mobile Payments in Your Marketing Strategy
Though incorporating mobile payments into your business model can help you lower costs associated with point-of-sale hardware and improve operational efficiency, they also provide a wealth of marketing opportunities you can leverage to position your brand as one that puts customer first. Here are a few ways to transform the benefits mobile payments offer into […]
3 Ways to Boost Traffic to Your Small Business Website
What is better than one view on your website? More views! Have a website but the traffic numbers are lacking? Looking to drive traffic to your relevant and exciting content? Follow the tips below to gain a larger audience and leave a lasting impression while doing so. Content is King. With the search engine algorithm […]
4 Mobile Marketing Tips for Social Media
People now spend more time on their smartphones than desktop computers, according to KPCB’s latest data on Internet trends. Though many users rely on mobile devices to check email and text, many also use mobile devices to connect with their social networks. In fact, a study conducted by IDC and Facebook revealed that 70 percent of all Facebook users […]
3 Essentials of Cause Marketing for Your Small Business
According to the Cone Communications Social Impact Study, 90 percent of U.S. consumers are likely to switch brands to one associated with a cause, given similar quality and price. So not only is supporting a cause good for the soul, but it’s good for business, as long as companies channel their marketing efforts to reflect […]
